Just finished this, oh wait a minute I'm still working on it. I always wanted one when they came out, bought this frame and rebuilt it. Bought the forks from Spain. going to have some fun on it this year.Attachment 816589

Very nice. I remember lusting after either a San Andreas or a C-Dale SuperV.
Ended up with a SV.
BTW, are you sure you don't mean 1997 instead of 2007?

Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.Liberty is a well armed sheep, contesting the vote.

OK, while this isn't a DH bike, I thought this would be a good place to show off a great ebay find.
An old school pair of C-Dale DH pants from the Missy and Miles Volvo/Cannondale era.
Like new condition and they fit me perfectly.
$5 opening bid took them.

Now just need to find the matching jersey.

Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.Liberty is a well armed sheep, contesting the vote.

Hi there, I just wanted to share my old DH rig. It's a 98 Kona Stab ( They used to hand make them back then.)
I built it with Hanebrink 8 inch travel usd forks which pretty much disentegrated within 6 months lol.

Cartridge leaked every month and had to be shipped back to the manufacturer. The spring guide shattered, the seals were awful and the lower/axle clamp even detached on the spring side mid run in Les Gets!

The L and M cranks were nice and the hope v2s were great though. The Mavic D321s were/are indestructable.

As were the Hope Big 'uns. The rear shock was a Fox Vanilla Rx and It had BETD travel plates to take it from 5.75 to 7 inches of rear travel.

I think it is debatable. Mountain bikes in general have come a long way since their introduction to the market in the late '70's early '80's. So if we are speaking in terms of how long the mountain bike has been around, 10 years is essentially a third of its history or about a quarter since its invention. (is invention the right term for it?) To boot, UCI didn't adopt Downhill as a discipline until 1990.

If we are talking the bicycle in general, which has been around since the early 1800's, then yes, not old school.

My '99 Balfa BB7, with matching Vanilla R. Most of the other parts are from about 2005 when the previous owner built it up. I posted this up on pinkbike recently, but maybe it'll get more love in this thread =P
From what I can tell it was the 8th production BB7 made, and it was only ridden once before I bought it.
The thing I love most about the bike is how easy it is to peddle up the trail, for a 50# DH bike, it climbs better than my hardtail 29er....
Also, why on earth did telescoping seat posts go out of style, that thing is literally the most convenient thing I own!

Is 2005 "old"?

I have this nice old DHR that has been hanging around after only one season of racing. I cleaned it up but cannot decide whether to build it up further or offer it for sale as is, sans brakes, shifter, cables, grips and pedals. Seems like a good starter for someone on a budget....

Sorry about the shitty quality of that photo, its all i got, my 1st DH bike back in a days, might be 1995, can't remember what was the model, some steel frame Specialized, with Marz DH3, Magura brakes and all the good stuff

After breaking my 3rd GIANT full suspension frame this fall, I decided to shop for something truly BURLY to stand up to the riding I like to do. My budget won't allow for today's best technology so I went shopping on PinkBike's classifieds and got a killer deal on this 2006 Santa Cruz VP Free that just needed some TLC and a refreshing. The geometry on this bike already has me feeling more stable on the bike and I'm dying for this long winter to end so I can take it for a spin. This is a big step up from the 4" trail bikes I've had thus-far.

I've added new Hayes Prime Pro brakes, a new KS E-10 dropper post, the 750mm TITEC bar off my old bike and a FOX DHX 5.0 Coil shock to replace the blown Progressive suspension shock that was stock. Still to come is a new drivetrain...rings, cogs, and chain.

the bars are kore torsion 810mm, 15mm rise i think. for some reason i dont like riser bars on my suspension bikes this one the rise is very low. close to flat . i bought it brand new from a PB member's ebay store. and the decals were coming off during shipping. i could easily chip it with my figure nails. so i decided to wet sand and polish it. took me like an hour, but i didnt wanna go thru trouble returning it, honestly if i knew i wouldve paid more to get a chromag or spank polished bar. its worth it, but its just a lot of work involved

I have a cannondale super v freeride that I love, but it's pretty heavy and the rear shocks don't lock out. I was thinking of getting a cannondale super v raven 2000 that's available used cause it's a carbon fiber frame and has lock out suspension, but the travel is a little less. Anyone care to weigh in?

I have a cannondale super v freeride that I love, but it's pretty heavy and the rear shocks don't lock out. I was thinking of getting a cannondale super v raven 2000 that's available used cause it's a carbon fiber frame and has lock out suspension, but the travel is a little less. Anyone care to weigh in?

Lovin' the old bike

I ride a 2001 Santa Cruz Bullit. The frame's still rock solid, and the guy I bought it from had it custom built with some sweet extras: D321 rims, a 3" Gazzaloddi front tire, and Hayes purple brakes. Not a bad bike for $450 and $200 worth of parts. I'd love to ride a new DH, but until then the Bullit will handle pretty much anything I can give it. Sorry the pic uploader is screwing up on me so I can't get any pictures on here.

I ride a 2001 Santa Cruz Bullit. The frame's still rock solid, and the guy I bought it from had it custom built with some sweet extras: D321 rims, a 3" Gazzaloddi front tire, and Hayes purple brakes. Not a bad bike for $450 and $200 worth of parts. I'd love to ride a new DH, but until then the Bullit will handle pretty much anything I can give it. Sorry the pic uploader is screwing up on me so I can't get any pictures on here.

I've got those same rims and brakes on my '01 S8! The brakes are a little tired, but wheels are strong as ever.

Seahag i was wondering how much you purchased the vp free. To be honest, i really wanted to buy a newer bike but i just bought a new hardrock and upgraded the parts for xc.. now i'm really digging the single tracks and DH and can't use my hardtail for it. So i'm buying this.

seller says its got new wheels and boxxer dual crowns. Looks like they are boxxer world cup ones. The guy is looking for $775. decent deal? comments would be welcome

I'm also looking at a specialized demo 2006.. $750 pretty bone stock but it's located far away it would be a 4 hour trip so i might go with the vp free.

btw this is a medium 19" frame and i'm 5'6 but the top tube length of 23.2 inches work for me based on measurements.

Seahag i was wondering how much you purchased the vp free. To be honest, i really wanted to buy a newer bike but i just bought a new hardrock and upgraded the parts for xc.. now i'm really digging the single tracks and DH and can't use my hardtail for it. So i'm buying this.

seller says its got new wheels and boxxer dual crowns. Looks like they are boxxer world cup ones. The guy is looking for $775. decent deal? comments would be welcome

I'm also looking at a specialized demo 2006.. $750 pretty bone stock but it's located far away it would be a 4 hour trip so i might go with the vp free.

btw this is a medium 19" frame and i'm 5'6 but the top tube length of 23.2 inches work for me based on measurements.

Seahag i was wondering how much you purchased the vp free. To be honest, i really wanted to buy a newer bike but i just bought a new hardrock and upgraded the parts for xc.. now i'm really digging the single tracks and DH and can't use my hardtail for it. So i'm buying this.

seller says its got new wheels and boxxer dual crowns. Looks like they are boxxer world cup ones. The guy is looking for $775. decent deal? comments would be welcome

I'm also looking at a specialized demo 2006.. $750 pretty bone stock but it's located far away it would be a 4 hour trip so i might go with the vp free.

btw this is a medium 19" frame and i'm 5'6 but the top tube length of 23.2 inches work for me based on measurements.

I picked up my VP Free on Pinkbike's classifieds for $500 CAD...about $470 in USD. Course I had to pay about $75 to ship it from B.C. Mine had blown the stock shock, so I picked up a FOX DHX 5.0 coil from another Pinkbike user for $140. I added a dropper post and updated the brakes to a new set of Hayes Prime Pros...so all total I have around $900 invested. I love the bike. It allows me to ride much more agressively than my previous trail bikes did and the long suspension has saved my ass when I got in too deep a handful of times already. If you are getting it fully functioning for $775 I'd say GRAB IT!!

19" frame on a 5'6" dude, though...if the only reason you're not checking out the other bike is that it's a 4-hour drive, consider you only have to do that drive once. I'd drive pretty far to get the proper bike

I'm trying to fix up an axonic xtension,can you tell me what rear hub width they need?
12MM X ? .Mine doesn't have replaceable derailuer hanger. They are hard to find any details on, if anyone know's a link? What hole do most people use in the rear linkage? Mines got manitou metel shock without canister and bomber 888rc forks. Thanks

Conejo Bikes DH and Freeride!

The Conejo AP/5.... A USA designed, made, and machined bike that had 4.5" to 7.5" of travel and was a very basic design! A free ride and dh bike with long travel, elevated chainstay, with a passive pivot active suspension. There was talk before they stopped producing bikes that they were working on a DH frame that was dual shock with 12"-14" of rear travel called the "Harvey"! Another rumor is the company is considering restarting production of their bicycle frames in aluminum and titanium with production in Arizona.

OK, while this isn't a DH bike, I thought this would be a good place to show off a great ebay find.
An old school pair of C-Dale DH pants from the Missy and Miles Volvo/Cannondale era.
Like new condition and they fit me perfectly.
$5 opening bid took them.

Now just need to find the matching jersey.

I have the same pants but blue. I have the matching red jersey to your pants. Size XL. I could part with it for the right price. Let me know if you are interested

I recently picked up a Rocky Mountain DH Race series bike that I plan on getting tune up. I'm hoping all it needs is a tune up but is it worth fixing if it needs more? The frame has been signed by Wade Simmons, a local (BC, Canada) "Godfathers of Freeride" but haven't confirmed.

I recently picked up a Rocky Mountain DH Race series bike that I plan on getting tune up. I'm hoping all it needs is a tune up but is it worth fixing if it needs more? The frame has been signed by Wade Simmons, a local (BC, Canada) "Godfathers of Freeride" but haven't confirmed.

I wouldn't put more money into it. Riding that thing down North Shore trails is gonna be tough. I don't doubt that Wade signed that, but what's a signature worth?

Ride it til it breaks, buddy! =) You have the most awesome trails... lucky!

Thanks for the reply. This is my first DH bike and not going to get into anything gnarly. Bought it to ride it. It didn't cost me much. If I do break it what front/rear shocks are available as cheapest replacement?

XS Speed

1996 rocky mountain XS Speed. Spent all its life as an everything bike.
Super deluxe rear shock is toast and needs replacing but unsure what to do as its 170mm eye to eye. Still my favourite ride...it still does the odd trip out here and there.

Frame identification

Hi all, I have problem, I bought nice full suspension frame to replace my hardtail. But seller don't know what is it. Nobody can tell what brand/make is this. There's no serial numbers, any stickers. It's simple single pivot, but with a lot of travel. I bought it with 200mm DNM Raimon shock, but it's a bit small and there fits 241mm shock. There are two more holes under actual position shock mount, it change geometry a bit. Frame has needle roller bearings. Seatpost size is 31.8mm, and 1,1/8" steerer tube. I bought it without dearilleur hanger, it's unusual because it must be mounted on inner side of frame. But i found very simillar on the internet, on that site they say it fits various Votec frames (here is link: http://pilo.co.il/d422-derailleur-hanger-for-votec#.VUvSbI7tmko ). In my opinion paint is original, or very good panted because it's under steer's, bearings etc. Simillar to RB Bandit, DunCon Transalp, Cannondale Super V DH, Sekim but more heavy, solid, massive and with bigger travel.
I think it's all. There are all photos of bike/frame in full resolution : https://drive.google.com/folderview?...1E&usp=sharing

Mongoose AMP research (early 90's).... I cracked the frame and forks so many times, but AMP warranty was great. Mammoth was my first ever DH race... took 2nd in the jr. men... not bad for FL kid only riding quarry pits in FL.

I'm still riding my 2001 Kona Stinky Five. I still use it for DH and FR as well as general around town riding. I even ride to and from work (just over 2 mi) like 4 days a week. As you can see I replaced the OE Fox Vanilla R coilover with a Manitou Swinger Air 4 way which is super plush and has never bottomed out. Great pedal platform. I replaced the OE Z1 fork with a '03 Marzocchi Z1 FR with the venerated HSCV cartridge and full oil bath. I keep thinking about getting a newer bike (this weighs about 50lbs) to save weight etc and then I go out on my Stinky and come back with a huge grin on my face. This bike is just so much fun.

ive got a spooky project x im in the process of fixing the front wheel on

This bike always blew me away...back in 1997/98 I was racing DH at Ski Plattekill in upstate NY. The Spooky dudes were always at the race and we'd raise hell at night...place had camping in the parking lot....They were still kind of protoryping that rig at the time...one dudes name was Jack and the other guy's name was Chris...I was hoping to starting riding "for" them the following season, but I ended up moving to Colorado..I was racing my GT LTS DH...see below, still got it..good times

ive got a spooky project x im in the process of fixing the front wheel on

This bike always blew me away...back in 1997/98 I was racing DH at Ski Plattekill in upstate NY. The Spooky dudes were always at the race and we'd raise hell at night...place had camping in the parking lot....They were still kind of protoryping that rig at the time...one dudes name was Jack and the other guy's name was Chris...I was hoping to starting riding "for" them the following season, but I ended up moving to Colorado..I was racing my GT LTS DH...see below, still got it..good times

I love that bikes from yesterday were mostly all still built from 7005 series aluminum, 7-9" of travel and hydraulic brakes and for the most part can be built with today's components. just like today's dh rigs! Although today's bikes are slightly lighter

Great thread, I rebuilt a 2006 Kona Coiler Deluxe last winter and rode Highland with it this summer: it killed it, I can't believe that back when I had this bike and lived out west I didn't ride it on the Shore...it's easily as capable at the Dirtbag I had and 10 pounds lighter.

1998 Haro MX-3

Picked up for $275 because I love the Judy XL, the rear coil shock came apart, mounted (backward) a Fox air shock and couldn't believe the plush! So some other things happened- built wheels for disc brake and installed a Saint 2x9 integrated shifter set.